Faithful Invited to Pray for Deacons in Altoona-Johnstown and the Church...
Every year, Pope Francis requests prayers for a specific intention each month.Â
For this month of May, the Holy Father is inviting prayers for deacons.
His...
Jesus is There on Our Vocation Journey, Assures Pope
By Tony DeGol
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Whether we realize it or not, our personal journey often mirrors the story of Jesus and Peter encountering stormy waters.
"Indeed, the boat...
Funeral Homes, Families Adjusting to Directives
By Tony DeGol
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When Celeste Stolz was planning her mother's funeral shortly after Easter, she knew the arrangements would have to follow the directives in effect...
Bishop Says Task Force Looking at Next Steps for Diocese
By Tony DeGol
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In this era of coronavirus concerns, returning to normal in the Church is not as easy as pushing a button or flipping...
Catholic Charities, Martha and Mary House Continuing to Serve Neighbors in...
By Tony DeGol
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After nearly eight decades of compassionate service, it will take more than a pandemic to keep Catholic Charities of the Diocese of...
Ordination Mass to be Live-Streamed
Bishop Mark will ordain two diocesan seminarians as transitional deacons as scheduled.
Mark Groeger and Michael Pleva will be ordained on May 30 during a...
For Better or For Worse, Brides and Grooms Face Tough Decisions...
By Tony DeGol
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Kierstyn Kruise and Michael Vescovi joke that they might add a line to their wedding invitation that mentions face masks and gloves as...
Safe Environment Practices and Technology
By Justin Kirkland
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown and the Youth Protection office have worked and continue to work nonstop, focusing on implementing trainings and clearance...
The Role of A Victim Assistance Coordinator
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown has a moral obligation to try to provide healing and reconciliation for victims of sexual abuse by anyone in Church...
A Sense of Vulnerability
A Message by Cindy O'Connor
As a child, I remember hoping and praying that sometime between January and March we would have at least one...
